The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 is heading into its final phase, and all eyes will be on the Sydney Derby as Sydney Sixers host Sydney Thunder in Match 37 on Friday, January 16, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. With the last spot for the knockouts still undecided, the Sixers cannot afford a slip-up. A defeat could end their campaign, making this a virtual qualifier for Moises Henriques’ side. Determined to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Sixers will aim to approach the match aggressively and leave nothing to chance.

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Sydney Thunder, in contrast, enter the clash with nothing to lose, having already been eliminated from playoff contention. The side will welcome the return of captain David Warner, who missed the previous game in which Sam Billings led them to a rare victory over Melbourne Renegades. Despite being out of the race, Thunder will be motivated to make life difficult for the Sixers and spoil their chances. While the match holds no immediate stakes for them, the team will aim to play with pride and challenge the Sixers on home turf.

BBL 2025-26, Match 37, SIX vs THU: Live Streaming Details

BBL 2025-26, Match 37, SIX vs THU: Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes, Sam Konstas, David Warner (C), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (WK), Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, David Willey, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar